Murphy, Richard W. 1929-

Richard W. Murphy papers, 1958-1996 (bulk 1983-1996). - 1,900 items. 7 1 containers plus classified. 2.8 linear feet.

Open to research. Classified, in part. Restrictions may apply to unprocessed material.

Correspondence, speeches and writings, U.S. State Dept. papers, notes and notebooks, appointment calendars, biographical material, transcripts of television interviews, newspaper clippings, and photographs chiefly relating to Murphy's position as assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern and South Asian affairs (1983-1989) and his subsequent activities as an editorial writer, speaker, television commentator, and senior fellow for the Middle East of the Council on Foreign Relations. Correspondents include George Bush, Jimmy Carter, Warren Christopher, and Richard M. Nixon.


U.S. assistant secretary of state, diplomat, and author.


Collection material in English.

Finding aid available in the Library of Congress Manuscript Reading Room and at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms009164

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Bush, George, 1924- --Correspondence.
Carter, Jimmy, 1924- --Correspondence.
Christopher, Warren--Correspondence.
Nixon, Richard M. 1913-1994 --Correspondence.


Council on Foreign Relations.
United States. Department of State.


Diplomatic and consular service, American.
Editorials.
Lectures and lecturing.
Television journalists.


Middle East--Foreign relations--United States.
South Asia--Foreign relations--United States.
United States--Foreign relations--Middle East.
United States--Foreign relations--South Asia.


Authors.
Diplomats.
Public officials.